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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 867.92 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 867.92 and 167.83 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 867.92 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/867.92 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 867.92 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 145,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,663.01/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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